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A gold snuff box, probably London, circa 1720
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- A gold snuff box, probably London, circa 1720
- gold
- 8cm., 3 1/8 in. wide
of cartouche form, the lid panel chased with a seated shepherd playing a horn to his dog and flock on a sablé ground, enclosed within a border of chased interlaced strapwork and foliage, plain sides with reeded rims, the base panel engraved circa 1820 with the coat of arms of Neale, co. Northamptonshire, later French control mark
Provenance
The Estate of the late Mrs Charles E. Dunlap, Sotheby’s Monaco, 29 November 1975, lot 125;
the Property of a Gentleman, Christie's Geneva, 14-15 November 1983, lot 517
the Property of a Gentleman, Christie's Geneva, 14-15 November 1983, lot 517
Condition
Hinge pin replaced (lid panel removed and put back, possibly to aid this); base panel sprung. Very fine engraving of arms. Addition of French control mark has split rim.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The arms are those of Neale but it is not possible to identify for which branch of the family this box was made as this particular crest with the lion holding an axe rather than sporting an escallop is not apparently recorded.